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Interim Financial Accountant

Location
London
Salary
£350 - £400 per day
Sector
Finance Jobs
Type
Hybrid
Contract Type
Temporary
Job Ref
BBBH113448
Posted
May 1, 2026
Expiry
May 8, 2026
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Handle are currently working with global media brand who are seeking an Interim Senior Financial Accountant. This role includes managing the preparation of group consolidated and UK financial statements, coordinating with auditors, ensuring adherence to local accounting standards.

My client is looking for a technically strong, audit qualified candidate from a top 10 practice firm.

Key responsibilities include -

  • Review monthly balance sheets, cash flows, and bank reconciliation
  • Lead the preparation of Group consolidated and UK statutory financial statements, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and company policies
  • Support the annual audit process by collaborating with external auditors to provide required documentation and explanations
  • Act as a business partner between the Controlling team and other stakeholders, including the business and FP&A teams
  • Prepare tax computations and coordinate with tax advisors
  • Ensure compliance with Finance Policies, including maintaining internal controls over financial reporting

Candidate requirements -

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or international equivalent with a minimum of 3 years PQE
  • Audit trained through a top 10 practice firm
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations
  • Extensive experience in preparing or auditing financial statements
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Able to work in their London head office 4 days a week

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Edward Cardona
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Handle are currently working with global media brand who are seeking an Interim Senior Financial Accountant. This role includes managing the preparation of group consolidated and UK financial statements, coordinating with auditors, ensuring adherence to local accounting standards.My client is looking for a technically strong, audit qualified candidate from a top 10 practice firm.Key responsibilities include -Review monthly balance sheets, cash flows, and bank reconciliationLead the preparation of Group consolidated and UK statutory financial statements, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and company policiesSupport the annual audit process by collaborating with external auditors to provide required documentation and explanationsAct as a business partner between the Controlling team and other stakeholders, including the business and FP&A teamsPrepare tax computations and coordinate with tax advisorsEnsure compliance with Finance Policies, including maintaining internal controls over financial reportingCandidate requirements -Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) or international equivalent with a minimum of 3 years PQEAudit trained through a top 10 practice firmStrong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulationsExtensive experience in preparing or auditing financial statementsStrong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsAble to work in their London head office 4 days a week Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
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